Teaching

BIOL 420: Eukaryotic Cell Biology

The course covers specific topics on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. The first half of the course includes an analysis of the function of membrane bound organelles (especially the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes). Protein targeting to these organelles is examined in detail. The second half covers muscle and actin-based non-muscle motility, cilia and other microtubule-based movements, and ends with the regulation of the cell cycle and growth control. The course emphasizes the experimental basis for our understanding of organelle function and regulatory events.

BIOL 620: Advanced Topics Eukaryotic Cell Biology

A study of current areas of cell biological research, including the cytoskeleton, the regulation of the cell cycle, and the functions and dynamics of membrane-bound organelles.

BIOL 294/494: Endocytosis and Signaling

Supervised individual research performed by freshman and sophomores. Project must be approved by the Honors Committee, Department of Biological Sciences.